Holistic Moms Holiday Party!

Nurturing our Children Empowering Ourselves Chicago Western Suburbs Chapter Newsletter December 2016 Holistic Moms serves as a support community for those interested in holistic living and natural parenting. We appreciate all those who have joined our community and spread the word to help make the Western Suburbs Chapter possible. With Love & Friendship, Dorothy Coop,  Krista Sherinian, Christy Poniatowski, and Tanya Kreger Chapter Leaders   Chicago Western Suburbs Monthly Chapter Meeting  Annual Holiday Party Tuesday, December 6th, 7pm Join us for our annual Holiday Get together at Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora! All are welcome!  This is a great chance to mingle and get to know other like-minded individuals.  Bring a wrapped holistic-type $20 gift for the grab bag! We will be on the 2nd floor of Two Brothers-Aurora, near the fireplace!  Hope to see everyone there! Check out their menu at twobrothersbrewing.com     Location:  Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N Broadway, Aurora, IL 60505   Member Highlight Rebecca Doyle    How long have you been a member of HMN? Since 2013 I am a holistic mom because: I like to think comprehensively about wellness and explore a variety of resources when it comes to meeting my family's needs.    My holistic passions are: Health & wellness; social justice & advocacy; spirituality; and spreading joy.    What inspires you about HMN or holistic living? I am a clinical social worker by training and HMN espouses many of the same values as the social work profession.  I find it inspiring that HMN seeks to unify mothers and families by embracing where they are in their holistic journeys, encouraging exploration of options, and promoting the idea that we can support each unique mother in making the choices that she decides are best for her/her family. What is your favorite healthy recipe?   Apple-Cinnamon Muffins    Liquid Ingredients 1 large egg, at room temperature 1/3 cup canola oil 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract 2 cups peeled and coarsely grated Granny Smith apples (about 2 medium apples)    Dry Ingredients 1 cup Carol's Sorghum Blend Flour (Recipe Below) 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons xanthan gum 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup dark raisins 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Place a rack in the middle of the oven.  Preheat the oven to 325* F. Generously grease the cups of a 6-cup large non-stick (gray, not black) muffin pan or line them with paper liners and coat with cooking spray.   In a medium bowl, whisk the egg, oil, and vanilla together just until blended.  Stir in the apples. In a small bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients except the raisins and walnuts.  With a spatula, gradually stir in the dry ingredients just until they are incorporated.  Stir in the raisins and walnuts.  Divide the batter evenly in the muffin pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until the muffin tops are firm and edges start to pull away from the pan.  Cook the muffins in the pan 10 minutes.  Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool another 5 minutes.  Serve warm.      Carol's Sorghum Blend (Gluten Free Flour) 1 1/2 cups of sorghum flour 1 1/2 cups of potato starch or cornstarch 1 cup of tapioca flour    Whisk the ingredients together until well blended.  Store, tightly covered, in a dark, dry place.  You may refrigerate or freeze the blend, but bring to room temperature before using.  Makes 4 cups.  You may double or triple the recipe.       Chapter Events and Activities Chapter Meetings: Held the 1st Tuesday of every month from 7-9 pm at The Health Doctors, 28379 Davis parkway, Warrenville, www.thehealthdocs.com Open to the public. Monthly Morning Meetups: We will meet the third Tuesday of each month from 9:30-11:30 at Grounds for Hope in Lisle. We will have our own room but the kids can also play in the open area. A cafe is also available. The fee for the kids to play is just $5/child. Parents could also purchase a 6 month pass for just $45. This would cover their family (up to 4 children) for 6 months. It cannot be shared between families as this constitutes an agreement to our rules and wavier. Children would still need to be supervised during play and cannot be left unattended. Please pre-register here: http://www.groundsforhopecafe.org/#/kids-birthdays. As for food options, there are many items available, reasonably priced, and should be able to accommodate many food allergies. We have several fresh fruit and vegetable options as well as gluten free bread and snack bars. Please let us know if someone has an unusual allergy to see if we have an option available. Grounds for Hope, 2701 Maple Ave, Lisle, IL 60532.  Open to the public. You do not have to be a member to attend. Playgroups: All ages --4th Wednesday of the month @ 9:30 am.  Locations will vary. Membership is required to attend playgroups. Moms Night Out:  A moms only "playdate". Babies in arms are welcome. Dates, activities and locations vary. Watch for postings.  Membership is required to attend mom's night out. Book Club:We meet several times a year to discuss the chosen book. Dates and location will vary. Watch for postings. Membership is required to participate in book club. Mom & Tot Outings: Special outings planned several times a year specifically with our young ones in mind. Dates and locations vary.  Watch for postings. Membership is required to participate in Mom/Tot outings. Family Gatherings, Movie Nights, and additional member events will continue to be scheduled. Check out or local website for details. http://chicagowestsub.holisticmoms.org In This Issue Next Month's Meeting Chapter Events & Activities FACEBOOK  Click to "LIKE" us on FACEBOOK! Meet Our Sponsor A special thank you to Dr. Jim Claussen for letting us use his chiropractic office for our meetings! Visit him at: www.thehealthdocs.com   Meeting Topics 2016-17 Meeting Schedule (subject to change) Dec 6- Holiday Party Jan 3 - Occupational Therapy Feb 7 - Energy Healing for Kids Mar 7 - New Methods for Brain Health Apr 4 - Women in Transition ADVERTISEMENT ACUPUNCTURE-  Naperville/Lisle, IL Amy Rieselman, LAc., MSOM, DiplAc, DiplCH, is a Licensed Acupuncturist servicing the greater Lisle Naperville IL area. She has been helping people reach their goals for over the past decade using the power of acupuncture. She will show you how you can regain your health and to guide you along the way. Amy successfully treats pain, menstrual problems, digestive problems, anxiety and much more! *HMN Members Special:  15% off New Patient Exam!* There are two locations for your convenience: Lisle  630-795-1889 South Naperville  630-297-4649 www.amyrieselman.com Join Our Mailing List  Contact Us Dorothy Coop Email Dorothy Krista Sherinian Email Krista    Christy Poniatowski Email Christy Tanya Kreger Email Tanya Local Website Membership Link National Website

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Chicago Western Suburbs Chapter   Special Workshop: All are welcome!   Special Event Series Open to Members AND NON-MEMBERS!   Dance with Your Desires and Experience More Pleasure -  Workshop Part 1:  Friday, November 18 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM   Naperville, IL RSVP 630-674-4228 Will provide address upon RSVP    All are welcome! ~~~~~~  Come and joins us to Part ONE of The Freedom Keys 4 part Series, where you will gather together in a sacred space of like minded women where we will support one another to dive into exploring a deeper version of authentic selves. In this space, we can surrender the weight of the world, laugh and for a few hours allow ourselves the gift of receiving. To know and BELIEVE that experiencing passion, pleasure, freedom, fun and fulfillment is the key to living a delicious satisfying life. Workshop 1: OPEN up to New Possibilities  Workshop 2: AWAKEN your Feminine Presence  Workshop 3: Embrace your Feminine Power  Workshop 4: Believe in your Feminine Potential Open up to new possibilities - If we truly want to live out our divine purpose in life, we must be willing and open to say YES to God.    Sometimes it can appear easier to say no and close the door to new possibilities.  When we choose comfort and safety over the unknown, we end up hiding from reality and our own truth.    The truth is, change is the only real constant in our lives.   Being open means that we allow God to speak to us in many ways.  An open mind is essential to keeping God's voice fresh and his message relevant.  In class one we will focus on: Being open and receptive to receiving Activate your awareness of focused intention  Taking risks to new possibilities & exploring new options Acknowledge what is & what is not working  Embody an executive presence in a way that is authentic The experience will include the following:   - Intention setting & grounding   - Feeling vs.Thinking (being in our body)  - Embodiment practice lesson (dance, movement & music)  - Experiencial activities  - Feminine Presence Moving Meditation  - Group sharing  Cost $25 for each session    Contact Us   http://chicagowestsub.holisticmoms.org    hmnchicagowesternsuburbs@gmail.com   Click here to find us on Facebook!

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